Kristin Cavallari in Bathing Suit Says "I Tan Easily"

Kristin Cavallari, star of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and now noted entrepreneur, as the founder of clothing, jewelry and beauty line Uncommon James, knows how to hold an audience’s attention. Yesterday, she answered some questions from fans on Instagram, including photos of her in a swimsuit while doing so. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kristin Cavallari stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Here’s How She Keeps Her Skin So Tan

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“How do you keep bronze?” fans asked. “I can thank my dad for my Italian skin for that,” she answered. “I hate spray tans, you’ll never see me in a tanning bed. I tan very easily and can keep a tan for a long time.” “The bottom line is that there's no such thing as a healthy tan, unless it's an artificial tan that comes from a spray or lotion,” says the Mayo Clinic. A spray tan is a decent choice. “The active ingredient in spray tans and other sunless tanning products, such as lotions and creams, is the color additive dihydroxyacetone. When applied to the skin, it reacts with dead cells in the skin's surface to temporarily darken the skin and simulate a tan. The coloring typically wears off after a few days.”

2. She Keeps Her Skin Natural

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Will she ever get Botox or filler, her fans asked. “I really don’t think I will. I don’t mind that I have some linea and I’m super-animated so I need my face to move,” she said, adding a “laugh” emoji. “Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They're also used to treat conditions such as neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), an overactive bladder and lazy eye. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Botox injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor” but you may have some side effects.

3. This is Her Fitness Routine

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“Like everyone else, my workout and health routine has been up and down during quarantine, but I finally have gotten back on track,” she told Us. “I lift weights, but I do circuit training to keep my heart rate up. I also started doing hot yoga every once in a while. I don’t do it as often as I would like, but I love it when I’m able to make it happen.”

4. She Uses Brown Pasta, Not White

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“We use brown rice noodles or lentil noodles,” said Cavallari about her family pasta nights. Great call. “Lentils aren't just good for your body, either—they actually help farmers, too. Legumes, including lentils, help farmers' soil by converting nitrogen from the air, which allows farmers to use less nitrogen fertilizer. So if you're starting a home garden, lentils could be a great place to start,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That!

5. By the Way, Here’s What She’s Looking for in a Relationship

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“OK, honestly, I need my rock,” she said on Instagram during the fan Q+A. “Someone who is comfortable in their own skin who is stable and has their own” stuff “going on. I want a good, sweet guy. I’m done with narcissist” jerks, “thank you very much.”